Welcome! Today we'll learn how to create websites using Notion. Notion is not just a note-taking app - it's a versatile platform that can transform your content into beautiful, functional websites. Whether you're building a personal blog, portfolio, or business site, Notion provides an intuitive way to create and publish web content without any coding knowledge.
The first step is creating your content in Notion. Start by writing your pages, articles, and any text content you want on your website. Use Notion's powerful database features to organize your content - you can create databases for blog posts, portfolios, or any structured data. Add images, videos, and other media to make your content engaging. Structure your navigation by linking pages together, and design your layout using Notion's flexible blocks and formatting options.
Once your content is ready, it's time to publish it to the web. Click the 'Share' button in the top-right corner of your Notion page. In the sharing dialog, you'll see an option to 'Publish to web' - toggle this on. Notion will generate a public URL that anyone can access. Copy this link and share it with others. Your Notion page is now a live website that updates automatically whenever you edit the original page in Notion.
For more advanced features and professional appearance, you can enhance your Notion website using third-party tools. Super.so offers custom domains and SEO optimization. Popsy.co provides beautiful themes and design customization. Fruition allows advanced customization options. These tools take your public Notion URL and transform it into a fully-featured website with custom domains, analytics, improved SEO, and professional themes, giving you all the benefits of a traditional website while keeping the simplicity of Notion content management.
Creating websites with Notion offers numerous benefits. You don't need any coding skills - just write and organize your content as you normally would in Notion. Your website updates in real-time whenever you edit your Notion pages, making content management incredibly easy. Multiple team members can collaborate on the same content simultaneously. It's also very cost-effective compared to traditional website development. Notion websites are perfect for blogs, portfolios, documentation sites, and even business websites. Start with your content in Notion, publish it to the web, and optionally enhance it with third-party tools for a professional online presence.